Composites 4.0

Composites 4.0 1 Dec 2023

Global aerospace manufacture uses sensXPERT to shorten cycle times, meet increased rate and reduce waste

Using minimal sensors and one edge device, data from 20 production cycles was used to train machine learning models, accurately predicting outcomes in ≤50 minutes by forecasting when target degree of cure is reached.

Composites 4.0 20 Nov 2023

Aerospace manufacturer implements Plataine AI solution

Automation of composite material receiving, thawing and flow throughout the production process resulted in improved quality, increased capacity and cost savings.

Composites 4.0 14 Nov 2023

New Frontier Technologies launches digital twinning, high-fidelity simulation capability

3D imaging and analysis capability illustrates detailed, quality characterization and performance simulation of composites and other advanced materials that properly captures the as-manufactured component.

Composites 4.0 18 Oct 2023

CTC commissions Carbon Axis XCell machine for LaiLa project

The XCell AFP machine is being used to investigate innovative fiber deposition concepts and improve lightweight production via Industry 4.0.

Composites 4.0 17 Oct 2023

Fives introduces COAST in-process composite inspection technology

COAST is capable of precise measurement and defect detection on contoured composite surfaces during the AFP process, reducing costs and increasing AFP accessibility.

Composites 4.0 9 Oct 2023

Machina Labs secures $32 million to advance AI manufacturing for metals, composites

Latest funds will accelerate research initiatives and meet growing customer demand.

Prepregs 27 Sep 2023

Cevotec Samba Pro installed in Fraunhofer IGCV AI research hall

Prepreg system is available to companies interested in exploring research in digitalization and AI for composites manufacture or to evaluate FPP-designed components.

Automotive 26 Sep 2023

Next-gen composites manufacturing: Combining material, machine and mold cavity data with analytics

Using a sensor, an edge device and machine learning software, sensXPERT sees into processes and is improving quality and cutting scrap, cycle time and energy use for composites customers like ZF and Carbon Revolution.

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Sustainability 15 Sep 2023

Plataine publishes composite industry survey results

Survey findings provide insight from industry players as they navigate global manufacturing challenges and uncertainties, and sustainability and digitalization implementation.